French studies - XM0011

French studies

Bonjour et
bienvenue à Monash! Prepare
for a career in international trade, translation, foreign affairs or
communications… Where will French studies take you?

Our
program combines practical language tuition – beginning at and extending your present
level of expertise – with units in French culture, literature, philosophy and
society.

We offer
immersive exchange programs in French-speaking countries, and equivalent
overseas study will be counted towards your degree. Our internship program
gives you the practical skills you need to begin your chosen career.

Our French
studies program has three entry points, from introductory level to near-native competence. We test all students on commencement
(apart from absolute beginners) to ensure you're in the right class.

You will develop reading,
writing and research skills appropriate to your level, leading to a high level
of communicative competence in the French language, including translation
skills. You will also develop a critical understanding of French literature,
film, cultural studies, philosophy, politics and social sciences. Undertaking an extended major will
provide greater depth and enhance your career opportunities.

Studying a language gives you more than the language. It
offers you the unique opportunity to truly learn intercultural communication
and to think broadly as you learn first hand about linguistic and cultural
differences. It will challenge you to learn more about your own language and
culture.

You will
have the exciting opportunity to study overseas with our exchange
programs. Exchange
agreements with the University of Lyon III, the University of Paris III, University
of Tours, and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris allow for
semester-length study abroad. There are also intensive summer-semester overseas
study opportunities outside the exchange program. A range of scholarships and internship placements are
available from the French government and grants are also available for overseas study through Monash Abroad.

This area of study is offered in the following courses or can be taken where you have 8 free electives. To see if you can take this area of study within a double degree select from the course offering below.

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